Asset Management, Risk and Pricing Policy, and Government Procurement
Major Capital Projects
Pricing Policies
Government Procurement
Support for local business
Common Use Contracts
Exemptions granted in 2006–07
Exemptions approved during 2006–07 in relation to purchases valued at more than $10 000 but less than $100 000 – Goods and services
Exemptions approved during 2006–07 in relation to purchases valued at $100 000 and over – goods and services
Exemptions approved during 2006–07 in relation to building and construction/roads and bridges procurement
Exemptions granted during 2006–07 in relation to disposals
Contracts containing confidential provisions as a result of an exemption from the Crown Contracts Confidentiality Policy approved during 2006–07
We internally funded an ongoing upgrade involving the levelling and waterproofing of the Franklin Square basement, with $49 000 being spent on this project in 2005–06, and a further $71 000 in 2006–07.
Treasury has some limited activities for which pricing of goods and services is required. In accordance with the Government’s policy on fees and charges, the Department’s normal practice is to adopt a model based on full cost recovery.
The Department levies fees and charges in accordance with the provisions of the:
- Liquor Licensing Act 1990;
- Gaming Control Act 1993;
- Duties Act 2001;
- Land Tax Act 2000;
- Retirement Benefits Act 1993;
- Electricity Supply Industry Act 1995;
- Government Prices Oversight Act 1995;
- Gas Act 2000; and the
- Gas Pipelines Act 2000.
Treasury maintains a Fees and Charges Manual, that provides information on the fees and charges for which the Department is responsible. Fees and charges are reviewed regularly, and most are exempt from GST in accordance with A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) (Exempt Taxes, Fees and Charges) Determination 2001 (No 4).
Those fees and charges that are subject to the Fee Units Act 1997 were revised and gazetted in accordance with the provisions of that legislation on 30 March 2007.
The following details are provided in accordance with Treasurer’s Instruction 1111 for all contracts awarded (including consultancies) and tenders called during 2006–07 with values in excess of $50 000.
Treasury contracts statistical table
Contractors over $50 000
Consultancies over $50 000
A Common Use Contract is a contract established by the Department of Treasury and Finance for the supply of goods and services to all inner-Budget agencies; it can also be used by government business enterprises, statutory authorities, local government and other community-based organisations approved by Treasury.
Common-Use Contracts statistical table
Summary of Common Use Contracts
All government agencies undertake procurement activity in accordance with the Treasurer’s Instructions. The Treasurer’s Instructions can be found by following the links on our Purchasing Web site at www.purchasing.tas.gov.au.
The Treasurer’s Instructions relating to procurement provide the policy and procedural framework that guide agencies in undertaking their procurement activities. All procurement activity is carried out based on the following four principles:
- value for money;
- open and effective competition;
- purchasing ethics and code of conduct; and
- enhancing opportunities for local business.
In accordance with the Treasurer’s Instructions relating to procurement, there are certain circumstances in which our Secretary, or delegate, can grant an exemption to an agency from:
- undertaking an open tender;
- undertaking a quotation process;
- using only pre-qualified consultants or contractors; or
- disposing of goods or property in a specified manner.
These circumstances include, but are not limited to, matters of urgency; situations when there is only one supplier; exceptional circumstances; protection of essential security interests; and when the cost to the agency and suppliers outweighs the value for money of conducting an open tender process.
In 2006–07 we approved 101 requests for exemption from the Treasurer’s Instructions in relation to the above matters. Details of the exemptions granted are provided opposite.
Additionally, the Crown Contracts Confidentiality Policy contained in Treasurer’s Instruction 1401 provides that in any contract between the Crown and any other party, confidentiality requirements in relation to the provisions of the contract are not to be included unless an exemption has been approved as being in the public interest.
Details of contracts containing confidentiality provisions are also provided below.
The figures below, in many instances, are estimates only as the actual purchase figure may not be known at the time of the request. Therefore, the figures below may vary from those that are available through the Tenders Web site and/or the annual reports of the relevant agencies.
Exemptions approved during 2006–07 in relation to purchases valued at more than $10 000 but less than $100 000 – Goods and services
Treasurer’s Instruction 1106 requires agencies to obtain three written quotations, including at least one from a local supplier, for the purchase of goods and services for which the value of the procurement is more than $10 000 but less than $100 000. The following table provides details of 37 exemptions approved during 2006–07.
Exemptions approved during 2006–07 in relation to purchases valued at $100 000 and over – goods and services
The Treasurer’s Instruction 1107 requires agencies to call open tenders for the purchase of goods and services where the value of the procurement is $100 000 or more.
The following table provides details of the 51 exemptions approved during 2006–07.
Exemptions approved during 2006–07 in relation to building and construction/roads and bridges procurement
Treasurer’s Instruction 1206 requires agencies to obtain three written quotes for the procurement of minor works valued at more than $10 000 but less than $100 000 (excluding GST) for building and construction or less than $250 000 (excluding GST) for roads and bridges works.
Treasurer’s Instruction 1207 requires agencies to call for open tenders for the procurement of major works valued at $100 000 or more (excluding GST) for building and construction or for $250 000 or more (excluding GST) for roads and bridges works. In addition, only pre-qualified contractors, where available categories of pre-qualification exist, may be engaged unless otherwise approved.
In relation to the engagement of consultants, in accordance with the Treasurer’s Instruction 1216, only pre-qualified consultants may be engaged without approval from the Secretary, Department of Treasury and Finance.
The following table provides details of a total of 12 exemptions approved from 14 August 2006 (the date of the cessation of the Public Works Tender Board) to 30 June 2007.
Exemptions granted during 2006–07 in relation to disposals
The Treasurer’s Instruction 1304 requires that the dispose of all motor vehicles must be undertaken by the Manager of the Government’s motor vehicle fleet, unless otherwise approved.
The following table provides details of the single exemption from this requirement approved during 2006–07.
Contracts containing confidential provisions as a result of an exemption from the Crown Contracts Confidentiality Policy approved during 2006–07
The Treasurer’s Instruction 1401 provides that in any contract between the Crown and any other party, confidentiality requirements in relation to the provisions of the contract are not to be included unless an exemption has been approved as being in the public interest.
The following table provides details of contracts which contain confidential provisions as a result of an exemption approved from 15 February 2007 (the date of the implementation of the policy) to 30 June 2007. (Note: only contracts that have been executed are reported below.)
